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    Assisting Students with

    Special Needs

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    Not all special needs are the

    same

    Learning Disability: Students have a

    difficulty in a particular educational

    subject.

    For example: A student who has trouble in

    Math or English

    In most cases, these students are on or

    above normal IQ functioning level.

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    Mental Retardation

    Students with a lower IQ range (normally

    below 75) in Ok it is 75 in other states it is

    70

    Typically these students have difficulty

    with all subject areas across the board.

    For example, these students will have

    lower scores than their peers in all

    subjects (not just a single subject)

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    Emotional Disturbed

    A significant behavioral or psychologicalpattern that occurs in a student.

    Behaviors manifest themselves in the form

    of low-self esteem, erratic behaviorchanges or even repetitious movements.

    Typically these students have normal

    academic functioning levels, but havedifficulty with transitions and unstructured

    environments.

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    Physically Disabled

    Students who have some physical barrier

    to learning.

    In most cases, these students physical

    challenges do not affect there mental

    capabilities.

    Students who have mental retardation and

    are physically disabled are classified as

    multiple-disabilities

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    Individual Education Program

    Students who have a special need

    (learning disability, etc.) are served

    through a Individual Education Program

    (I.E.P).

    The IEP is a legal document that is

    initiated by the sending school (for Career

    Tech, this will be the high schools)

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    Students are typically placed on an IEP by

    the 3rdgrade. Although it is not uncommon

    for identifications to be determined later.

    The IEP was developed so students with

    disabilities were able to access academics

    and make marked improvements through

    public education.

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    The Makeup of an I.E.P

    A written document of the students

    present level educational performance.

    The I.E.P. presents a students strengths,

    weaknesses and learning style.

    Present levels are a reflection of formal

    evaluations, teacher observation and

    classroom performance.

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    Annual academic goals are listed on theI.E.P.

    The annual goals are based on thestudents current performance and

    advancement toward educationalstandards.

    The goals must be measurable. Forexample: Jane must use sentencestructure on a 6thgrade level with 80%accuracy.

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    For students over the age of 16, post-

    secondary transitional goals are

    addressed.Transitional goals address areas of

    education, employment and when

    appropriate- independent living skills.The transitional goals are established to

    help the student transition beyond high

    school.Transitional goals are important to Career

    Tech

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    Course of study: Classes the student is

    enrolled in that relate to their goals.

    The Course of Study is reviewed

    annually to keep it meaningful to the

    students future.

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    Transitional goals are important to Career

    Tech because the training the studentreceives is part of a transitional goal.

    Career Tech provides training that will

    assist a special needs student transitionfrom high school to a post-secondary

    school or employment.

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    Transfer of Rights

    When a student turns 18, he/she can sign

    off and be responsible for their own I.E.P.

    Students and parents are informed of this

    Transfer of Rights by the school on or

    before the childs 17thbirthday.

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    I.E.P Team

    The I.E.P originates from the sending high

    school and is comprised of team that

    includes: Student

    Parent

    Special Education Teacher

    Regular Education Teacher / Career Tech Instructor

    Administrator / Councilor And in some cases Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and other

    therapists.

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    More on the I.E.P Team

    Everyone on the team has input.

    The parents have the right to refuse services ifthey do not find them necessary for their child. If

    the school feel strongly about a service they cango to Due Process

    A parent can also request services or classes fortheir child. The entire team will make the final

    decision The team makes decision on the

    Appropriateness of the goals and otheraspects of the I.E.P.

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    Free & Appropriate Education

    The I.E.P is a tool to ensure that each studentreceives a free and appropriate education.

    An appropriate education is different for every

    student. For example, a Trigonometry class

    would not be appropriate for a student with a 4thgrade math level.

    On the same note, it would not be appropriate to

    deny a student access to a class, such as

    Welding, because they have difficulty reading.

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    How do I know when I have a

    special needs student in my class?

    The sending school should provide IEPs forevery student that has one and the CT counselor

    should advise instructors.

    In some instances, instructors have not been

    informed that Johnny is on an I.E.P?

    Be proactive at the first of the school year and

    ask the councilor about students on I.E.Ps.

    ASK, ASK, ASK!Review the goals on each students I.E.P to find

    out what modifications are needed in your

    classroom.

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    Just because you did not attend the I.E.Pmeeting does not mean your are not part of

    the team.

    You, as an instructor, are responsible formaking modifications for I.E.P students in

    order for them to be successful.Refer back to the I.E.P throughout the

    school year to stay on track.

    The I.E.Ps are alwayskept in a locked fileusually in Student Services. Do not keep afile in your office.

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    Can I give a student on an

    I.E.P a failing grade? YES If you have documented the modifications and

    the student is making a failing grade, they can

    receive and F If a student is simply Not Doing the Work,

    document that as well.

    If a student is failing after modifications, the I.E.P

    may need to be reviewed because the currentclass/course is not the appropriate placement.

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    IDEA 2004 law verses

    Americans with Disabilitiesand Section 504 of the

    Rehabilitation Act

    IDEA is an Entitlement lawgiving

    students more services than the

    general publicSection 504 and ADA areAccess

    lawsthat provide a level playing

    field for persons with disabilities.

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    Way to Visualize services to Students with

    Disabilities

    All Students

    504 Students

    IEP Students

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    504 PLAN

    This is a written document much like the I.E.PMajor difference is that the essential functions ofthe program cannot be changed only how thestudent can receive and give information.

    504 plan has written goals that ensures a

    student can access their learning environment.Many times, 504 are written for adults that have

    difficulty in the learning environment

    Persons seeking services under Section 504

    must declare that they have a disability andprovide documentation of the disability.

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    Can I deny access to a special needs

    student?

    In many cases, the answer will be NO. Students can not be denied access to a program

    based on their disability.

    Another approach would have a special needsstudents Focus on a portion of a program thathe/she can be employed in.

    For example, a student could learn the skills forBrake Maintenance in an Automotive Course. Ifthis option is chosen the changes to thecurriculum must be spelled out in detail in theIEP or 504 plan.

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    How can I help a special needs

    student be successful in my

    classroom?

    First and foremost-Do not label a student as

    A person who cannot learn and achieve!Operate under the assumption that All Students

    Can Learn. Some students, however, may learn

    in a different way.

    Never publicly point out or make reference to a

    student with a special needs.

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    Helpful tips!

    Dont assume all special needs students

    are the same. Address the specific

    students needs and concerns.

    Stay in communication with the sending

    schools Special Education Teacher. These

    professionals will have insight and

    knowledge about how to assist a particularstudent.

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    More Tips

    For Emotional Disturbed Students, allow them a

    Cool Off period or place to let them settle down

    and collect themselves.

    For Physically Handicapped Students, clearaisles and make sure desks are accessible.

    Ask the student what helps them learn. This

    serves two purposes, you can help them learn

    and help them advocate for themselves.

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    Easy Modifications

    Allow Special Needs Students more timeto work on assignments and to take tests.

    Limit the number of answer choices.

    If you are not testing their reading skills,read questions to the students

    Have another student read questions (This

    is especially good to utilize anotherSpecial Needs Student-It helps to buildself-esteem.

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    More Easy Modifications

    Allow calculators on math assignments.

    Allow breaks during assignments and test.

    Let students use notes on test.PowerPoint outline of assignments.

    Use peer-to-peer tutoring.